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A hard, cleansing bar designed for dirty hands. The coconut-palm base strips grease and garden soil, while olive oil prevents over-drying. Castor boosts lather and shea adds a touch of conditioning.
Lye Type
NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
Batch Size
500g
Superfat
5.0%
Water Ratio
38.0%
NaOH Required
74.43g
Water
190.00g
| Ingredient | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut Oil | 150.0g | 30.0% |
| Palm Oil | 150.0g | 30.0% |
| Olive Oil |
| 125.0g |
| 25.0% |
| Castor Oil | 50.0g | 10.0% |
| Shea Butter | 25.0g | 5.0% |
Add 2 tbsp ground pumice or coffee grounds at medium trace for scrub texture. Pour into individual cavity molds.
Lemongrass and tea tree EO blend (2:1 ratio) at 3% of oils. Strong scents mask garden dirt.
Ground coffee or activated charcoal at 1 tsp per pound of oils for a rugged dark speckle.
4–6 weeks minimum cure. The bar is usable at 4 weeks due to the high hard-oil content.
Iodine Value
51.6
Ideal: 41–70
INS Value
163.4
Ideal: 136–170
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